What's Happening with the Rey Movie - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A

[@germanenriquetorrealba9968]

In may 27 will be 50 years from SW ANH. Would be a great time to have a movie 50 years latter in the SW timeline

[@OnTheNerdySide]

It honestly felt short-sighted that this wasn't the plan to begin with. A December Mando romp during the holiday season would make a lot of sense, with the Rey movie coming out on the 50th.

[@Bas-TB]

I read it like May 27th a was wondering if I somehow lost 2 years somehow.

[@littletownie4008]

Thank you Alex and Molly you seem to be the only KZbinrs that have mentioned that Steven Knight has other commitments beyond Star Wars. Steven has 3 TV series in production and 1 movie. It's not hard to search his name and see what other productions he is involved in.

[@DaveMcKew]

I feel like as time goes on, people have forgotten that Solo wasn’t just dwarfed by Avengers 3, it was BURIED by Avengers3 , Deadpool 2, The Incredibles 2 and Jurassic World 2. If you look at the box office numbers for all of these, Solo was clearly the last choice for many people who only had budget to see 1 to 4 of these five films in the theater. This is not a knock against Solo, which is a top 4 or 5 Star Wars film for me.

[@amdi8966]

Well saying it’s top 4-5 SW movie doesn’t make it sound very good at all 😂

[@DaveMcKew]

@ most fans don’t rank Solo that high and you know it

[@FUNBadTime]

​@@amdi8966They say there are quite a lot of them.

[@RedCaio]

I am so pumped for the Rey movie. All I need is: Rey uses her gold saber a good amount, we hear her theme a good amount.

[@GabrielFalcon94]

No one wants this movie 😂

[@Demondad490]

​@@GabrielFalcon94 wrong, babe, I want the movie.

[@AGamarra]

@@GabrielFalcon94 I do

[@annikinstarkiller600]

Is the bar really that low? smh

[@Switch_Lens]

Q&A: What changes would you like to see in a hypothetical special edition of the sequel trilogy?

[@ReySkywalker2]

For me it only be some hints of Palpatine. Even as subtle as having a cloaked hologram quickly get turned off when Kylo enters Snoke’s throne room.

[@michaelkaduck1915]

I think some deleted scenes restored. For TFA, the scene where Leia advises her aide to speak to the New Republic for aide. For TLJ, Luke's third lesson prank he pulls on Rey. It's a great scene, and adds more to the story. For TROS...Probably the Eye of Webbish Bog. More of that Mustafar scene would be good.

[@michaelkaduck1915]

Oh yes. That'd be nice too.

[@TheHelderVinicius]

I actually like these suggestions

[@ReySkywalker2]

@@michaelkaduck1915 Oh yes 100%! The third lesson in TLJ is such a great scene and shows Luke in a more human light for that film, which I think other people who didn’t like Luke in TLJ would appreciate. The deleted scene of Kylo interrogating Chewie in TROS too!

[@post1084]

"this did not SCREAM bad news ti me " Mollie in her lime green news reporter outfit 😀

[@baristabran]

I personally have enjoyed star wars movies coming out in December lately so I hope they keep that release window.

[@Jedi_Spartan]

Q&A: What would be a good term for entire 'Glup Shitto' species and what are some good examples that level of species? (For example how rarely the Nelvaanians from the 2003 Clone Wars reappeared in Legends... and always getting really bad fates).

[@BlueStamp_]

go look up the Glup Shitto iceberg

[@drpuffington_]

Thank you both as always ❤

[@gary24fan]

Thanks for addressing the Rey movie concerns. I was one of only 20 decillion people who asked about it. I think it's ironic Daisy Ridley was on a podcast called "Happy Sad Confused" because that's how some of us feel about SW right now.

[@2012Pictures]

Thankfully, I’ve been on a social media break, so I haven’t seen people meltdown over the Rey movie news but to me it’s much ado about nothing. Writers have been shifted in and out of projects since the dawn of film. This happened on Blockbusters in the 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, etc. and it will always happen. The only difference now is that we have the internet and someone is always trying to get engagement. It ain’t that serious.

[@michaelkaduck1915]

Q&A: Even though the show has been canceled, I have this question: Did Darth Plagueis create Mae and Osha? Or at least have a role in their creation? Mothers Anasseia and Koril were definitely hiding more than they let on about their creation. I also suspect that Plagueis was still apprentice to Darth Tenebrous at this time.

[@seanmalloy0528]

I wouldn't be surprised

[@lordfoul6259]

For me it could've gone either way either he helped the witches create Mae and Osha or he watched them do it and that's how he would've learned how to create life in canon

[@FUNBadTime]

While I enjoyed the show, my big hope was always that all its big mysteries would be wrapped up in its finale and that sadly didnt happen. It was a gamble for them to leave so many threads dangling for a second season, that now will never arrive. Now all people who said the story broke canon felt vindicated, instead of the show being able to present what story they were going for with Plagueis. Its clear as day that the writers didnt write what they did because they didnt know the prophecy of the chosen one or Plagueis or because they wanted to break the canon. Its the exact opposite, they wanted to explore and add to that part of the story, but now that will never happen and people wont have a sufficient explanation, because there now is no explanation.

[@michaelkaduck1915]

@@FUNBadTime Yeah, it's too bad. I have hope that we'll see that story continue, or at least be referenced in a novel. 2025 is the 20th Anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. A novel about Palpatine with Flashbacks to Plagueis would be a good way to connect those stories. I have a feeling Qimir was simply a puppet, a tool, much like Plagueis's brief rival, Darth Venamis.

[@elwizschold]

I'll probably wait for Mando & Grogu to get to disney+ to watch it, unless the trailers absolutely blow my mind. The Rey movie I'll see in the cinema day 1 though, I love her as a character - and I can't wait for my daughter to be a little older so I can show her Star Wars and watch her have role models in Leia and Rey.

[@Solo13508]

Definitely agree on the movie theater experience continually decreasing. I went to see Venom on opening weekend and at seemingly random points throughout the film this woman behind me would pull out her phone and start recording WITH THE KRIFFING FLASH ON!!! Like damn you don't care there are other people actually trying to enjoy a movie in here?!

[@Metaymaug706]

I'm okay with every OTHER year for a film. Has to be a great story that can be beautifully acted and beautifully shot. Take the time to get things right and not just okay.

[@charlietheunicorn5383]

Q&A) With the second trailer for Skeleton Crew having dropped this last week, how amazing did it look visually? Did it live up to what you expect for a Star Wars project? You can definitely see what the creatives spent production money on the screen in every scene.

[@EricDeanCampbell]

I assumed Reno 911.

[@JustCallMeCrispy]

just new boot goofin'

[@TheCmascagni]

Scream

[@ZebraandDonkey]

For mando they still have all the sets so none of that had to be built as well. So they could jump into primary shooting much quicker.

[@mindyb6460]

Thank you so much for answering my question. Adore you both!!!!

[@telvanniis]

i just hope they get into a successful "groove" again. back in the 2015 - 2020 era of star wars they were really good about releasing star wars content on a consistent schedule, movies, animated shows, video games, comics and novels were all things coming out very consistently and it was nice. in this post-tros / post-covid era of star wars though things have felt very inconsistent, where we really have no clue what projects are coming when and the quality is also very inconsistent.

[@scottn2046]

I'll put a different spin on this, pretty much every Disney era Star Wars film, except the Last Jedi, went into production before the script was really up to scratch. At one end of the spectrum they were able to save Rogue One in the reshoots, at the other Rise of Skywalker really suffered from a rushed script. I see it is good news that they're not rushing this into production and they willing to take the time to get the script just right. My guess is Steven Knight's contract always had an exit date linked to the Peaky Blinders movie - the script for the Rey movie has gone through multiple drafts but it's still not quite there but everyone accepts that Knight is taking his agreed exit date. Another writer can take over the polishing, and maybe a fresh set of eyes can help with that, probably even hire someone with the skills match what's needed with the script - that's kind of what happened with Tony Gilroy on Rogue One, but only after the reshoots. I'll also throw in how little leaks actually seem to come out of Lucasfilm, so much of the media hype is the usual suspects jumping on crumbs and spinning them to their own narrative.

[@nfalls75]

Remember when the premier episode of the much-maliigned season three debuted? The viewership was a tick down from season two's premiere and all of the pundits ran with it. Ooh, the bloom is off the rose. Meanwhile, like the previous two seasons, it ended up being the #1 show in the world that year, with very little viewership drop-off. Point being, Mando is still huge, and the gap between S3 and M&G will be quite a bit of time. As long as they resist the urge to put Grogu in something, they get the opportunity to build demand.. As far as scope, Jon Favreau is directing. Not only does he know how to make a large scale movie in general, he's done it with Mando! "The Marshall" IMO is the most cinematic episode by a mile. And, by the time it is released, they will have been working on it for the better part of two years. More than enough time to give this a big flick feel. Of course, It all depends on whether it's any good. But, I think this movie has the potential to be massive, and it absolutely should be the first movie back. It's the right choice.

[@skywalkersbutido6375]

I was hoping they would take their time whilst in production,not with getting started on it… If they begin in 2025 I hope the movie gets pushed back for a 2027-28 release,2026 sounds like way too little time for them to get something solid out. That being said I hope their focus is to deliver the craziest,most quality pilled movie. The Rey character really needs this to be a hit.

[@anakincrespin]

Always include the laughs ❤

[@bartekkubicaku-bitsa9802]

Q&A: Sooooooo.... Ahsoka's First Brother entry from encyclopedia situation, eh?

[@YayoHernandez-b1j]

I for one hope it gets made me my friends. I really do.

[@bobbyvee9950]

The next Disney Avatar movie is scheduled for Xmas time 2025. With Fire and Ash in theaters, Disney isn't going to release Mando at the same time.

[@saratrue2241]

these costumes!!!

[@MatthewPalanca]

The Mando & Grogu movie is 100% just what would have been a three-episode arc in Mando season 4. And when season 4 does drop, it's going to be a truncated 5-episode season lol

[@sansfi]

I think Mandalorian vs Grogu is a consecuence of the strikes, just like Moana 2. They need something done quickly and safe that (by their streaming numbers) they know are going to bring a good box office. I'm pretty sure it will feel cheap, but also I don't think it's any indication of what's to come, it's just a consecuence of a specific event.

[@dutchalfred553]

Versus Grogu? That would be a strange movie 😂😂

[@MeanMrMustard1]

Alex, I think it's safe to say that certain men, possibly because of their facial structure, maybe other factors, can pull off a mustache, while other men simply can't. You got it, brother. Keep the 'stache if you haven't shaved it off yet, or consider growing it back.

[@aarongoughan]

I assume the changing of Mando Season 4 into a Movie had to do with Pedro being so busy now with Fantastic 4 and other Marvel projects, Last of Us and Gladiator 2 he’s been in recently. Seem like they are just trying to wrap up his(Din’s) story. And he will just be popping up as one off voice acting parts in side roles in future projects.

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

I know they like the holiday money, but Star Wars needs to reclaim the original May releases. Once a year, at most, and stake the claim on the end of May as "Star Wars weekend."

[@JasonGray71]

Peaky Blinders has definitely started filming. They were in Goole, n9t to far from where I live over the weekend!

[@michaeltiedemann6201]

B2 EM0 😢❤

[@matthewjanzen4837]

Could the next major animated project be a movie instead of a series? Since it's been so long since the Bad Batch finale with no announcement of what's next, I'm kinda feeling like an animated movie might be announced at Celebration

[@TheHelderVinicius]

Brazil mentioned 🎉🎉🎉

[@adamil92]

I’m genuienly not excited about the upcoming SW movies… The Mando one sounds like a B-list movie, and the Rey one is, well… that’s not the timeline I was looking for. But most sw news had been underwhelming for some time, unfortunately.

[@furonguy42]

Oh, I'm sorry you guys have had unpleasant cinema experiences as of late with rude or noisy people - its not like that universally, my local cinema is still a nice community experience where everyone watches the film respectfully. Admittedly, I haven't been to any huge blockbuster releases in a while, but even then, when I have been to films like that, disturbances are very rare. I'm guessing it might be more of a city vs. suburban town vs. rural town etc. kind of thing rather than a pre-lockdown vs. post-lockdown thing. Hoping you two can find a quieter venue for your movie-going experiences - cinemas should be a place to enjoy the medium of film. 🤞

[@DC5Brandon]

I also have a good experience seeing movies in the theater, although I see blockbusters during matinee showtimes. I suspect this may be a factor.

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, 'Gale'! Thanks, 'Dewey'! 👻

[@StrayBardArt-offical]

For a sec I was like “HE FINALLY GREW A MOUSTACHE!)

[@jivadimova8100]

Q&A: zDo you think Lucasfilm will develop the remaining unproduced Clone Wars arcs in any media?

[@dylanmorgan2374]

Force awakens and Last Jedi are the only two Star Wars movies under Disney that released with the original filmmakers in mind. Ever since rise of skywalker… they just can’t seem to keep screen writers or directors 😂

[@baseballdude1998]

I'm gonna spitball and guess if they start shooting in the second half of 2025, let's say a 4-6 month shoot (TFA shot from May to Nov), they should have close to a year for editing... I'm gonna guess it'll make a Dec 2026 release

[@regularcasanova7137]

The big issue with Marvel and to a lesser extent Star Wars is all the stuff you need to watch. I could also get around yo watching like, 5 to 6 hours of marvel movies. But if I need to watch multiple tv shows to understand what's going on, it gets to a point where it feels like homework

[@TheSoulWithin7]

26:35 trust me when i say, those dc plans will fall apart

[@jonahkarson6058]

I don’t think it matters about how much they put out but the quality of the project.

[@storebrandryan]

Omg your costumes were too perfect 🤣🤣🤣

[@albertovillaescusarico9456]

Star Wars Screamed

[@eriksolo5866]

Dec 2027 is an Avatar year.

[@benjaminportilla9297]

Great perspective. Although I did have to just put the phone down and listen; it was impossible to take you two seriously dressed like that!😂

[@DangerDave-e7u]

Do you like scary movies.?

[@kineuhansen8629]

somehow i think the rey movie will ever be made and ive never been the biggest fan of ray the way she was handled in the sequel trilogy was not well and these days i dont care much about the movies

[@chrisreed2766]

The rey movie will get canceled.

[@Rikumustang]

There is a limit about being THAT positive. I know that you like to show some good vibes but come on... you guys are completely delusional or in denial on this and are actually telling completely wrong information on how a movie production works. A Writer departing a production just mean creative differences, he lets his work for another writer to work on. The Writing is NOT over at all. So Firstly : it means that yes, the vision of the production on it is still not clear, and Secondly: It means that it will be rework. Do you really imagine a writer wanting to depart a production like star wars just because of "i don't have time". The guy can stay on the writing even if he is working on other show... The lack of communication on this is already pointing that this movie have difficulties on the production. In any case I hope that the final product will be worth the work and the waiting and that we won't be in a Episode VII situation or IX where there are rushed to release the movie. And of course that this it "not a good sign". The script is not finish at all, and the next guy will rework on it either using it as a basis or throw it away.

[@michaeltiedemann6201]

Mollies iconic gale costume gives me life

[@Stablemable2]

Lets hope America will still be a democracy.

[@nerdrage557]

LucasFilm needs new leadership at the top been saying it for years. Time to find the next era of storytellers and actually move forward with projects and not constantly announce things that mostly languish in creative limbo

[@littletownie4008]

Steven Knight has other commitments beyond Star Wars. Steven has 3 TV series in production and 1 movie. It's not hard to search his name and see what other productions he is involved in.

[@telvanniis]

absolutely. the current people at the helm of lucasfilm are clearly not interested in pushing any creative boundaries, a new era of storytelling would be amazing.

[@maxo.9928]

They've got to give Favreau and Filoni the keys. Those 2 working together are clearly a creative force to be reckoned with, and with Dave's direct tutelage under Lucas, I think it would be a much brighter future. Another problem Star Wars is experiencing at the moment is the approach to the different eras of the universe. They are trying to do everything at once; Original Trilogy stuff, Sequel stuff, and High-Republic stuff, all at the same time. It's little wonder things are such jumbled mess when they've spread out the story group so thinly between everything.

[@aprilnewell5434]

It seems a lot of the issues happened because of Iger and Chapek as well. Marvel is not doing well. I never hear people go after Iger.

[@shahzebhasan9995]

I want to be optimistic, but the fact that with Filoni in charge, every project not in his verse has been put on the backburner has been very alarming for me

[@seanmalloy0528]

You're being way too optimistic about the possibility of Disney keeping an unfinished script or why the writer was let go.

[@dutchalfred553]

Nothing wrong with optimism.

[@seanmalloy0528]

@@dutchalfred553 with the person in charge of the Star Wars movies I'm a bit pessimistic

[@ryangraves9664]

A writer departing a project de facto means they aren't using their material. If they were using a majority of their material that means they would get credit and they wouldn't be departing it. Essentially this means they are starting over on the script.

[@Rikumustang]

EXACTLY. I like star wars explained, but there are completely delusional or in denial on this.

[@shaneoconnell9279]

Great costumes, I thought April O'Neil as slashers are not my genre.

[@Manue878]

Zzzzzz

[@jaysartori9032]

I will not be surprised if something else happens between now and 2026! That will cause them to delay or to be pushed back another year or two? Because this is Disney we're talking about "the killer of Star Wars RIP"!

[@jarheadcoffee]

!!!?

[@TheGreatKrystoff]

any attempt to extend the sequel timeline is just a waste of time and effort. Irredeemably terrible story

[@WhatUpRob]

Take me back to S1 of Mando, what a time, so much energy and excitement, and now after a fine S2 and a crapshoot of S3 why the heck should I be interested in this upcoming movie?

[@eriksolo5866]

Nov 2025 is Zootopia 2 and Dec is Avatar so no room for Mando And Grogu .